Ponta tal-Ħofra

Ponta tal-Ħofra is a point in , . Ponta tal-Ħofra is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple and Saint Paul’s Battery.

Archaeological site
is a ruined megalithic temple in Xrobb l-Għaġin, limits of , . After being identified in 1913, the site was excavated between 1914 and 1915.

Fort
Saint Paul's Battery, also known as Ta' Lombardi Battery, is an artillery battery in , . It stands on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-z-Zgħira.

Castle
is a polygonal fort in , . It was built between 1879 and 1883 by the British on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-ż-Żgħira.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southern Harbor of Malta and Marsaskala.

The Southern Harbour of extends around the natural harbour between Valetta and , with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.

Town
, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala or M'Scala is a seaside town in the of . Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population. is situated 2½ km north of Ponta tal-Ħofra.

Town
Żejtun is a city of 11,000 people in , . It is the largest city in the south of the island and one of the oldest cities in Malta. is situated 3½ km northwest of Ponta tal-Ħofra.

Ponta tal-Ħofra

Latitude
35.84083° or 35° 50′ 27″ north
Longitude
14.56806° or 14° 34′ 5″ east
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
8F7PRHR9+86
Geo­Names ID
2563599
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